Nostalgia Electrics RETRO SERIES RKP630 Quick guide

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RKP630 SERIES
Retro Series™
Kettle Popcorn Maker
Instructions and Recipes
Instructions et Recettes
Instrucciones y Recetas

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PARTS & ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HOW TO OPERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HELPFUL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RETURNS & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SAFETY
Appliance Specifications:
120 Volts, 60 Hertz
370 Watts, ETL Approved
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards
that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard
is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
NEVER immerse in water.1.
NEVER use near water.2.
NEVER use an abrasive sponge or cloth.3.
NEVER use a scouring pad on the appliance.4.
NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.5.
NEVER force Kettle in or out of the brackets as this may cause gears6.
to become misaligned and appliance will not operate properly.
Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and during cleaning.
7.
DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or8.
plug, nor if the appliance ever malfunctions.
DO NOT clean any parts of this appliance in a dishwasher.9.
Keep out of reach of children.10.
This appliance is NOT A TOY.11.
Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged12.
individuals should never operate this appliance.
Young children should be supervised while in proximity of the13.
appliance to ensure that they do not play with it.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when
using electrical appliances, including the following:
Read all instructions before operating this appliance.
1.
Keep door of Main Unit closed while operating. Do not2.
touch Kettle while operating; it gets very HOT.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug
3.
or any part of this appliance in water or other liquids.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.4.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before removing parts and before cleaning.5.
DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,6.
nor if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to the nearest repair shop for examination or repair.
The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory
7.
attachments. Use of accessory attachments may cause injuries.
DO NOT use outdoors.8.
Position the appliance as close to the outlet as possible9.
to prevent injury due to tripping over cord.
DO NOT leave Kettle motor running once popping has ceased.10.
Extreme caution must be used when moving this appliance.11.

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DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.12.
An appliance that is plugged into an outlet should13.
not be left unattended while in operation.
Check Kettle for presence of foreign objects prior to use.
14.
Make sure the Kettle is properly attached to brackets before15.
operating and that the motor plug is plugged into the Kettle.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
16.
from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord.
Longer detachable power supply cords can be used if care is exercised in their use.
17.
The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at18.
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than19.
the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
Save these instructions!20.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the RETRO SERIES™ KETTLE POPCORN MAKER.
With its stylish 1950s look, this popcorn popper will be the hit of every party!
It features a large, stainless steel Kettle with a built-in stirring system and
pops up to 8 cups of popcorn per batch. It includes a Measuring Spoon for oil
and a Measuring Cup for popcorn kernels, so every batch pops perfectly. A
tempered window and light allows you to watch the popcorn popping, and kernel
catcher keeps unpopped corn out of every scoop. With the RETRO SERIES™
KETTLE POPCORN MAKER, popcorn has never tasted so good at home!

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Your RETRO SERIES™ KETTLE POPCORN MAKER comes fully assembled.
Simply insert the Kettle into brackets and screw in the crank handle.
PARTS
ON / OFF &
Light Switches
Crank Handle
Stainless Steel Kettle
(A) Main Unit (B) Kettle (C) Kernel
Measuring Cup
(¼ cup = 2 oz)
(D) Oil Measuring
Spoon (1 tbsp)

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HOW TO OPERATE
Before first use, clean the inside of the unit by wiping with a moist,
non-abrasive sponge, towel or cloth and then wipe with a non-
abrasive dry towel. Wipe down the inside of the Kettle and be
sure it is properly placed in the brackets before starting.
First, find a flat surface near an electrical outlet before
1.
starting. Make sure your cord is away from any water source.
It is acceptable to use an extension cord if needed.
Gather your popcorn making supplies: popcorn, seasonings, bowls or bags for2.
holding the popcorn, cooking oil, Kernel Measuring Cup and Oil Measuring Spoon.
(Kernel Measuring Cup and Oil Measuring Spoon are included with your unit)
Plug in the appliance while switch is flipped to OFF position.3.
Make sure Kettle is properly secured in support brackets.4.
Make sure Kettle motor is plugged in.5.
Turn appliance ON by flipping the switch on the top of the machine.6.
Allow the appliance to run 3-5 minutes to heat up Kettle.
Turn unit OFF.7.
Use the Oil Measuring Spoon supplied with your RETRO SERIES™ KETTLE8.
POPCORN MAKER to add 1 tablespoon of your favorite popcorn cooking oil to
the Kettle. For best popping results, it is suggested to use light vegetable oil.
Add ¼ cup (2 oz) popcorn kernels to the Kettle
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using supplied Kernel Measuring Cup.
Turn the unit ON and close the door. In no time at all, you will10.
hear the popping begin. Fresh, hot popcorn will begin to burst
out of the flip lids on the Kettle - just like at the theater!
Once the kernels have stopped popping, tip the Kettle using the
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red knob on the Crank Handle to release the popcorn.

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HELPFUL TIPS
SMOKING
If your RETRO SERIES™ KETTLE POPCORN MAKER begins to smoke
during cooking, it may be due to grease build up. In order to reduce smoking,
make sure that you clean the inside of the Kettle between uses.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Make sure appliance is unplugged before cleaning. Unplug the outer plug1.
to the outlet as well as the Kettle motor plug inside the Main Unit.
Use slightly damp, non-abrasive sponge, towel or cloth to wipe down the2.
inside and outside of Main Unit, then wipe with a non-abrasive towel to dry.
Unplug Kettle motor and remove Kettle from support brackets.
3.
Take Kettle out of the Main Unit. After removing Kettle from4.
Main Unit, fill ²⁄³of Kettle with hot, soapy water.
Let the Kettle sit for 15 – 20 minutes to cut the grease. (time may vary – use5.
your own judgment depending on the amount of cleaning necessary)
Empty water. If necessary, use the scrubber side of a
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cleaning sponge to scrub inside of Kettle.
Rinse inside carefully and dry.7.
Wipe outside of Kettle with damp cloth and dry.8.
NOTE: To protect the motor plug from getting wet, never immerse the Kettle
in any liquid. Never place any parts in the dishwasher. Always wash by hand.

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RECIPES
The RETRO SERIES™ KETTLE POPCORN MAKER makes hot, fresh, theater
style popcorn anytime! Enjoy your freshly popped corn in a variety of ways:
Regular theater style popcorn – add butter and salt.•
Add a pinch of sugar and salt to popcorn for a sweet kettle corn taste.•
Flavored popcorn – add seasoning from any gourmet popcorn seasoning kit.•
Try some of these fun recipes•
NOTE: 1 Gallon = 16 Cups
PARMESEAN POPCORN
1 Gallon of•
Popped Corn
1 Tsp Garlic•
Powder
3 Green Onions,•
finely chopped
½ Tsp Cracked•
Pepper
1 Tsp Sea Salt•
1 Cup Parmesean•
Cheese, grated
(more or less
to taste)
3 Tbsps Olive•
Oil, heated
Pop corn kernels using the RETRO SERIES™
KETTLE POPCORN MAKER as directed on page 6.
Combine garlic powder, green onions, cracked
pepper, sea salt and parmesean cheese. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, drizzle hot
olive oil over popcorn.
Toss until well coated.
Slowly add in dry ingredients while continuously
strirring popcorn until well coated.
You may also shake the dry ingredients over
popcorn in a large paper or muslin bag.
TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS
½ Cup Popcorn•
½ Cup Corn Syrup•
½ Cup Granulated•
Sugar
½ Teaspoon Salt•
1 Stick of Butter,•
softened
Pop corn kernels using the OLD FASHIONED MOVIE
TIME POPCORN CART™ as directed on page 6.
Mix corn syrup, sugar and salt together in pot and
dissolve over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Add popcorn to pot, stirring and tossing consistently
until popcorn is evenly coated at low heat.
Remove from heat.
Use softened butter to form balls while
popcorn mixture is still warm.
Wrap individual balls in plastic wrap, tie
and store at room temperature.